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Express disapproval when trust is often lacking (3)

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tut

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'express disapproval' is the definition.
(tutting is making a disapproving sound)

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(Other definitions for tut that I've seen before include "That's bad!" , "former ruler, in brief" , "Exclamation of disapproval or annoyance" , "Sound of mild disapproval" , "Expression of disapproval, usually doubled" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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